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Astronomers Unveil New Way To Map Out Black Holes

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Astronomers from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. have developed a new method to map out the surrounding regions of a black hole. Their method is similar to how echolocation is used for navigation.

NASA Spots Asteroid Approaching Earth; Will It Cause An Airburst?

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NASA is currently monitoring an asteroid that’s expected to approach Earth tomorrow. Based on the data collected by the agency’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the incoming asteroid could cause a violent explosion in the sky if it collides with the planet.
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The success of the test is essential for Elon Musk's SpaceX and for NASA, which urgently needs to certify a spacecraft to transport its astronauts to the ISS this year

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Criticizes Elon Musk’s Mars Colony Plan

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s previous interview with television personality Larry King showed the astrophysicist harshly criticizing Elon Musk’s plan to colonize Mars. He noted that he’s really skeptical about the success of SpaceX’s plans for the Red Planet.
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Did A Russian Spy Satellite Break Apart In Orbit?

An astronomer claimed a spy satellite launched by Russia may have recently exploded in low-Earth orbit. According to the astronomer, the satellite may have been deployed by Russia as part of the country’s anti-satellite warfare strategy.
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NASA Asteroid Airburst Warning: 75-Foot NEO Approaching Earth Tomorrow

NASA is monitoring an asteroid that’s currently headed for Earth. According to the data collected by the agency’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the incoming asteroid is big enough to cause a violent explosion in the atmosphere if it collides with the planet.
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Hubble, Chandra, Spitzer Join Forces To Create A New Image Of The Crab Nebula

The Great Observatories of NASA recently joined forces to create a new stunning visualization of the Crab Nebula. Through the imaging capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope, NASA was able to share a multi-wavelength image of the nebula and its central supernova remnant.

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